Optimize production with the SICK WFM80-60P321 (6037828) fork sensor. Features 80mm width, 4kHz switching frequency, and PNP output in a rugged IP67 aluminum housing.

SKU SICK-6037828 Category SICK WFM

Product Description

Product Overview

Model Name: WFM80-60P321
Part Number: 6037828
Functional Principle: Optical detection (Through-beam)
Fork Width: 80 mm
Fork Depth: 60 mm
Minimum Detectable Object (MDO): 0.8 mm
Light Source: Visible red light (LED)
Output Type: PNP (Dark switching)
Connection: Male connector M8, 3-pin
Housing Material: Rugged Aluminum

Product Description

The SICK WFM80-60P321 (Part No. 6037828) is a high-performance fork sensor designed for rapid and precise object detection in industrial automation. Belonging to the WFM series, this “plug-and-play” sensor eliminates the need for complex alignment because the sender and receiver are integrated into a single, pre-aligned unit. This design ensures that the sensor is ready for immediate operation upon installation, significantly reducing commissioning time.

With a generous fork width of 80 mm and a depth of 60 mm, it provides ample space for various conveyor and production line configurations. The sensor utilizes a visible red light source, making it extremely easy to align and monitor during setup. Its performance is characterized by a high switching frequency of 4,000 Hz and a rapid response time of 125 µs, enabling it to detect small parts (down to 0.8 mm) on high-speed production lines. Encased in a durable, IP67-rated aluminum housing, the WFM80-60P321 is built to withstand harsh industrial environments while providing 360-degree visibility of the yellow output indicator for constant process control.

Key Performance Features

High Switching Frequency: Operates at 4 kHz for reliable detection in high-speed applications.
Fast Response Time: Signal transit time of just 125 µs ensures precise timing for automated processes.
Plug-and-Play Design: Fixed parameters and pre-aligned optics eliminate the need for manual adjustments or “Teach-in” procedures.
All-round Visibility: Features a 360° visible yellow receive indicator for easy status monitoring from any angle.
Industrial Durability: IP67 enclosure rating and aluminum housing provide resistance to moisture, dust, and mechanical stress.
Integrated Protection: Includes reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression.

Ideal Applications

Part Detection: Monitoring the presence or absence of parts on assembly lines.
Packaging Industry: Detecting labels, stickers, or packaging materials in high-speed labeling machines.
Intralogistics: Detecting small objects on conveyor belts or within sorting systems.
Production Processes: Checking for object presence in harsh environments where alignment stability is critical.
Feeder Control: Managing the flow of small components in automated feeding systems.

Features

Functional principle	Optical detection principle
Dimensions (W x H x D)	10 mm x 100 mm x 77.5 mm
Housing design (light emission)	Fork shaped
Fork width	80 mm
Fork depth	60 mm
Minimum detectable object (MDO)	0.8 mm
Light source	LED, visible red light
Adjustment	None

Mechanics/electronics

Supply voltage	10 V DC … 30 V DC ¹⁾
Ripple	< 10 % ²⁾
Current consumption	< 20 mA ³⁾
Switching frequency	4 kHz ⁴⁾
Response time	125 µs ⁵⁾
Stability of response time	± 15 µs
Switching output	PNP
Switching output (voltage)	PNP: HIGH = V_S – ≤ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 V NPN: HIGH = approx. V_S / LOW ≤ 1.5 V
Switching mode	Dark switching
Output current I_max.	100 mA
Initialization time	140 ms
Connection type	Connector M8, 3-pin
Protection class	III ⁶⁾
Circuit protection	U_V connections, reverse polarity protected Output Q short-circuit protected Interference pulse suppression
Enclosure rating	IP67
Weight	Approx. 80 g … 190 g ⁷⁾
Housing material	Metal, Aluminum

¹⁾ Limit values, reverse-polarity protected, operation in short-circuit protected network: max. 8 A.
²⁾ May not exceed or fall below U_v tolerances.
³⁾ Without load.
⁴⁾ With light/dark ratio 1:1.
⁵⁾ Signal transit time with resistive load.
⁶⁾ Reference voltage DC 50 V.
⁷⁾ Depending on fork width.